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Ford Escape vs. Volkswagen Jetta Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Escape vs. Volkswagen Jetta Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,360

Volkswagen Jetta GLI S   
Difference: $2,685

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920212021
ModelEscapeJettaJetta
TrimLimitedGLI SGLI Autobahn
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,920 $26,345 $30,745
Limited Luxury Package 795    
Moon and Tune Package 745    
Navigation system 2,395    
Cargo net 65 100 100
All-weather floor mats 55 235 235
Remote start 345 450 450
3.0L V6 1,000    
Floor mats   235 235
7-speed automated manual   0 0
Limited Luxury Package 676    
Moon and Tune Package 633    
Navigation system 2,036    
Cargo net 34 80 80
All-weather floor mats 47 185 185
Remote start 293 350 350
3.0L V6 910    
Floor mats   185 185
7-speed automated manual   0 0
Options (change) 5,400 1,020 1,020
Options (change) 4,629 800 800
Destination 725 995 995
Total Price $31,045 $28,360 $32,760

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Jetta GLI S
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI Autobahn
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,325
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,764
Model Year200920212021
ModelEscapeJettaJetta
TrimLimitedGLI SGLI Autobahn
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp V6228hp I4228hp I4
TransmissionA6S7S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)0/0 MPG24/35 MPG24/35 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 7400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$31,045$28,360$32,760
Adjustments for Features0-640-1,490
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,045$27,720$31,270
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,550

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year200920212021
ModelEscapeJettaJetta
TrimLimitedGLI SGLI Autobahn
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000  
7-speed automated manual $1200$1200
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor$50  
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo mat $40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150  
Purse holder$0  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Interior air filter $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0
Rear bumper protector$40  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio $50$50
Mirrorlink support $0$0
SD Card slot $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0  
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150
Steering-linked fog lights  $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Leather seating surfaces$900  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Metal pedals $75$75
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0$0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$4,065$4,705$5,555
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$640$1,490
Value of Feature Adjustments0-41-82

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20092021
ModelEscapeJetta
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.1 in105.7 in
Length174.7 in185.1 in
Width71.1 in70.8 in
Height67.7 in57.4 in
Curb Weight3,369 lb.3,294 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.2 ft314.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.3 ft314.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Escape Limited

Limited Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Moon and Tune Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Purse holder0No
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI S

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI Autobahn

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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